Inbreeding and fitness in captive populations: Lessons from Drosophila

Abstract 10.1002/zoo.1430120404.abs The avoidance of inbreeding is a primary goal of endangered species population management. In order to fully understand the effects of inbreeding on the fitness of natural and captive populations, it is necessary to consider fitness components which span the entire life cycle of the organism. Using Drosophila melanogaster as a model organism […]